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Can Democrats shed some new light on the Epstein files when they take over?
Democrats prepare to use legislative powers to investigate the Trump administration’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files after gaining majority control of Congress in January.
Portugal cancels more than 300 flights, shuts schools due to Storm Charles
Portugal cancels over 300 flights and closes all schools nationwide as Storm Charles approaches, though the storm ultimately passes without significant damage after bringing heavy rainfall and winds exceeding 120km/h.
Moscow announces sudden death of Russia’s envoy to US
Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died at age 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced. He had held the diplomatic post for approximately one and a half years.
Ireland fears undersea cables face growing threat from ‘malign actors’
Ireland faces growing concerns about threats to undersea cables carrying global communications and financial data, as Russian vessels have been detected near critical infrastructure in Irish waters.
Zohran Mamdani’s influence grows as Democrats eye 2028 strategies
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor and progressive figurehead, has become one of the most sought-after Democratic voices following the party’s strong 2026 midterm performance, with democratic socialist candidates achieving notable victories nationwide.
More than one million people in Lebanon face acute food shortages, UN says
More than one million people in Lebanon face acute food shortages due to consecutive conflicts and economic crisis, with numbers expected to rise further by mid-year, the UN warns.
Which key races remain undecided one week after the US midterms?
More than a week after the US midterms, over a dozen congressional races remain undecided as votes continue to be counted across multiple states including Mississippi, Alaska, and North Carolina.
How are Pakistan’s imports from India growing again despite tensions?
Pakistan’s imports from India have rebounded to $61.7m in the latest quarter, up 69% year-over-year, driven primarily by pharmaceutical and vaccine purchases despite ongoing political tensions between the nuclear-armed nations.
Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes as Baltic nations issue drone alerts
Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes while Baltic nations issued drone alerts. Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities, causing fires and casualties, while Russian air strikes hit Ukrainian infrastructure and a cargo vessel in the Black Sea.
Iran denies talks with US, says Hormuz will stay shut until demands are met
Iran’s security chief states Tehran awaits a US response to seven peace conditions and denies holding negotiations, insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until demands are met.
US embassy refutes Houthis’ Yemen blockade claims, highlights siege on Taiz
The US Embassy refutes Houthi claims of a Saudi-led blockade on Yemen, citing data showing 272 commercial vessels successfully delivered cargo to Houthi-controlled ports between January and September 2026.
What Trump meant when he said the U.S. is cutting aid to Israel
President Trump announced cutting $4 billion in U.S. aid to Israel, but defense experts say the funding is shifting from State Department to Pentagon oversight rather than disappearing entirely.
Father, child among eight Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians in Gaza, including a father and 13-year-old son, marking the latest fatalities amid ongoing violence following last year’s ceasefire.
Poland gunman fascinated by Norway’s neo-Nazi mass killer Breivik
A 24-year-old gunman killed six people in Krakow on November 7. Polish authorities said he visited websites about a Norwegian neo-Nazi mass killer and possessed extremist materials.
Iran backs nuclear treaty even as hardliners raise prospect of bomb
Iran affirms its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty amid ongoing tensions, though hardliners increasingly push for nuclear weapons development following attacks on facilities.
Spain braces for nationwide walkout as anger over housing, costs boils over
Spain faces a nationwide 24-hour general strike over housing costs and living expenses, called by major unions weeks before elections scheduled for November 29.
Myanmar summons German envoy over controversial video
Myanmar’s foreign ministry summoned Germany’s embassy head over a video calling for the release of ousted politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi, warning of serious consequences for similar conduct.
UK children’s author David Walliams accused of grooming minors
British children’s author David Walliams, 55, faces allegations of grooming minors and sexual misconduct, detailed in investigations by The Guardian and ITV News. He denies the accusations through his legal representatives.
US Senate advances major bill boosting energy infrastructure
The US Senate voted 73-25 to advance a bipartisan bill streamlining energy infrastructure permitting, with backing from President Trump and support from Republicans and some Democrats.
U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running
The United States has skipped its U.N. human rights review for the second consecutive year, becoming the only member state ever to do so. The boycott reflects broader tensions between Washington and multilateral organizations.
How a bank collapse left millions in limbo and toppled Paraguay’s president
Paraguay’s Ueno Bank collapsed this week, affecting 2.9 million customers and triggering mass protests. The crisis led to President Santiago Peña’s removal from office and criminal charges against him and bank executives.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
The Perebyinis family The photograph has become a worldwide symbol of Russia’s brutality toward Ukrainian civilians. Four people lay near an intersection in Irpin, a Kyiv suburb, on Sunday. All were dead or soon would be, from the force of Russian mortars. There had...
A Warming World
In the past 60 years, every decade has been hotter than the last, and 2020 is on track to be among the hottest years yet. But the burden of extreme heat is not shared equally — it’s significantly worse for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Extreme heat...
Townsville Mayoral Candidate Received $100k From Clive Palmer Despite Denials
The Townsville Bulletin reports that Townsville independent mayoral candidate Greg Dowling received $100,000 from one of Clive Palmer’s companies a day before he announced his candidacy. This strikes many in Townsville as odd, to say the least, because Dowling told...
UNESCO MGIEP discusses future of education, using core ideologies of Mahatma Gandhi to celebrate the International Day of Education
Father of the nation brought to life through 3D hologram New Delhi, January 27, 2020: In celebration of the International Day of Education, the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) hosted ‘A Dialogue with Gandhi’...